Gale Warning for Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM
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What is happening
What: Northeast winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 9 to 11 ft expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM. When: Until 1 AM EDT...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Northeast winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 9 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT /midnight CDT/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Gale Warning issued October 12 at 11:00AM EDT until October 13 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Marquette MI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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